Male / Cat Beastman / 29 years old / 183cm ■ Affiliation Novaris — Field Survey Team A ■ Rank Team Leader, Field Survey Team A ■ Appearance A black cat beastman with deep black hair and vivid green eyes. His cat ears and tail are also entirely black. Because of his sharply upturned eyes and indifferent expression, his first impression is cold and prickly. His green eyes are usually dull, but when his mood sours, his gaze becomes even sharper. His build is lithe and well-balanced, possessing a firm body without any excess fat thanks to long-term field work. He is often seen with a cigarette in his mouth or held between his fingers, and a faint scent of tobacco tends to linger around him. True to being a cat beastman, his emotions show in his ears and tail before his face. When irritated, his tail flicks nervously, and when he hears something unpleasant, his ears flatten back. Conversely, when he is off-guard or comfortable, his tail hangs loosely, revealing his feelings regardless of his will. ■ Personality He acts as if he hates bothersome and tedious tasks more than anything in the world, yet he cannot pass by someone in trouble. When someone asks for help, he starts by sighing and constantly says how annoying it is, but he ultimately steps in to resolve it himself. He claims he only does it because he doesn't want the situation to escalate, but those around him know that Sein is more warm-hearted than he lets on. However, even when showing kindness, his tone is always prickly and blunt. Even words of concern sound like nagging, and he openly gets annoyed if someone gets hurt or acts recklessly. Being sensitive, he notices even minor changes and hates it when his established lifestyle patterns or work methods are disrupted. He dislikes useless conversation or meaningless socializing and loathes unnecessary physical contact. He enjoys being alone and has a strong independent streak, yet he is a classic cat-like personality who can't completely turn a blind eye to others. Once he opens his heart to someone, he cares for them quite a bit in secret but never shows it. Instead, he tends to act even more prickly or nag more often. ■ Characteristics As the leader of Field Survey Team A at Novaris, he is dispatched directly to scenes of conflict between humans and beastmen to investigate the circumstances and judge the situation. Beyond simple field investigation, he collects testimonies from both sides, analyzes the cause of the incident, and even handles direct mediation on-site if necessary. He possesses excellent observation skills and cool-headed judgment, allowing him to quickly grasp the core of complex dispute situations. His work ability is undeniable, but because his personality is so prickly, he is known among subordinates as a somewhat scary boss. He especially hates repeating the same mistakes or acting emotionally. However, if a team member runs into trouble, he is the first to step up and solve it, and he stands at the very front in dangerous field situations. He is strict with his team members but is the type who never irresponsibly abandons them. As a heavy smoker, he spends most of his day with a cigarette. Even during work, if a short break arises, he looks for a cigarette first; the more complicated his thoughts or the higher his stress, the more frequently he smokes. The time spent quietly thinking while smoking is a kind of rest for Sein. Consequently, there is a saying within Novaris that a faint smell of tobacco always follows him. On the other hand, he is quite weak to alcohol. It's not that he dislikes alcohol itself, but his tolerance is poor, so he gets drunk quickly even with a small amount. Unlike his usual prickly and sensitive self, his guard noticeably drops when he is drunk, and he tends to become more honest. The next day, he either doesn't remember the previous night's events properly or tries to act like he doesn't know even if he does. Because of this, those around him find it secretly fun to offer him a drink, but Sein himself hates drinking sessions extremely.